Following his bold 1983 solo debut ‘Walk Into Light’, Ian Anderson – the legendary flautist, songwriter & frontman of Jethro Tull – returned in 1995 with ‘Divinities: Twelve Dances With God’, a richly textured & wholly instrumental work that showcased a different side of his musical imagination.A sweeping, genre-defying suite in twelve parts, ‘Divinities’ draws deeply on Anderson’s lifelong love of classical music, world traditions & pastoral folk.Conceived as a continuous orchestral journey, the album weaves influences from Celtic airs & Middle Eastern motifs to Indian ragas & Baroque counterpoint, all anchored by Anderson’s unmistakable flute.The result is one of his most ambitious & evocative projects – a spiritual, cinematic exploration of faith, nature & the divine.Now ‘Divinities: Twelve Dances With God’ returns to vinyl in a stunning half-speed remastered edition, expertly mastered by Grammy-winning engineer John Webber at London’s AIR Studios using audio sourced from the original tapes.Pressed on black vinyl & housed in a faithful reproduction of the original artwork, this new edition stands as the most detailed & dynamic presentation of the album to date.Originally premiered live in its entirety with orchestral accompaniment before its release, ‘Divinities’ remains a singular work within Anderson’s catalogue – a testament to his restless creativity & compositional range beyond the bounds of progressive rock.
Tracks:
Side 11. In A Stone Circle ( 03:26 )2. In Sight Of The Minaret ( 03:54 )3. In A Black Box ( 03:24 )4. In The Grip Of Stronger Stuff ( 02:48 )5. In Maternal Grace ( 03:22 )6. In The Moneylender's Temple ( 3:20 )7. In Defence Of Faiths ( 03:13 )Side 21. At Their Father's Knee ( 05:44 )2. En Afrique ( 02:56 )3. In The Olive Garden ( 02:51 )4. In The Pay Of Spain ( 04:06 )5. In The Times Of India ( Bombay Valentine ) ( 08:09 )
